Senior Industrial Engineer, Optimization

3M

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Dekalb, ILMaplewood, MN
Salary
$145,676–$178,049 / yr
Posted
122 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Similar $188k
This role $162k
$136k most similar roles pay here $236k

This role pays less than 66% of similar roles. Most pay $150,500–$226,362 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $162k versus about $188k for comparable roles.

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About 3M

3M is a diversified technology and manufacturing conglomerate producing thousands of products across healthcare, safety, electronics, transportation, and consumer goods. Industry: Diversified Manufacturing

3M currently has 61 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $145,676–$178,049 across 51 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Industrial Engineer, Optimization

Sr Industrial Engineer, Optimization joins a distribution center team to drive operations excellence by designing and optimizing networks, advanced automation systems, labor management programs, and continuous improvement projects. The role involves modeling network optimization scenarios to improve cost efficiency and throughput while collaborating with cross-functional teams in logistics, IT, and supply chain to streamline processes. Key responsibilities include managing project finances, including estimating expenditures and tracking costs, alongside providing guidance to interns and new hires. Candidates must possess expertise in industrial engineering methodologies and tools such as Llamasoft Supply Chain Guru, Optilogic, JDA Strategist, or Gurobi. Technical proficiency is required in SQL, Alteryx, or TableauPrep. The role addresses complex distribution challenges by utilizing analytics and project management to enhance productivity, quality, and efficiency within the supply chain infrastructure.

What you'll do

  • Design, implement, and optimize distribution networks to improve cost efficiency, accuracy, and throughput.
  • Lead continuous improvement projects focused on process optimization, cost reduction, and operational efficiency.
  • Develop and manage advanced automation systems and labor management programs within distribution centers.
  • Analyze complex data sets to identify inefficiencies and develop innovative engineering solutions.
  • Manage project finances including estimating expenditures, tracking costs, and ensuring adherence to budget guidelines.
  • Provide guidance, training, and leadership to interns, new hires, and other engineers.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in IT and logistics to integrate industrial engineering solutions.

What we're looking for

  • A Bachelor’s degree in industrial/manufacturing engineering, operations research, statistics, or business is required.
  • Alternatively, a High School Diploma and experience in logistics may substitute for the degree.
  • Candidates must have experience in network optimization within a distribution, supply chain, or logistics environment.
  • Candidates must have experience with tools like Llamasoft Supply Chain Guru, Optilogic, JDA Strategist, or Gurobi.
  • Proficiency in ETL tools such as Alteryx or TableauPrep, SQL, and project management tools is required for .
  • Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree, knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, and proficiency in AutoCAD.
  • Experience with distribution automation technologies and labor management systems is preferred.

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